Explorers meet weekly, usually for around 1½ or 2 hours and the name says it all. Explorers are adventurous and heavily involved in organising their own weekly sessions, although they are overseen by local leaders. Many Explorers are seasoned Scouts, if you join as a novice, you will learn heaps from these people. Taking part will build confidence and resilience, we call this building skills for life.
Find your local groupWeekly sessions and outdoor adventures are overseen by a handful of very patient and qualified leaders. These people are all local volunteers who have been trained to keep young people safe and happy. We are always looking for helpers to get involved in Explorers.
Volunteer with ExplorersAny young person aged 14 – 18 can become an Explorer. Lots of Explorers are experienced Scouts but it doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to Scouting. You can read all about Explorers on the Scouts UK website. This is the place to find out what the uniform looks like, the badges you’ll earn and what to expect when you join.
Explorers on Scouts UKThis diagram shows where to sew on your badges. It’s a top question from Explorers all over Wales. The badge to show you’re an Explorer in Wales is labelled on the left of the picture.
Badges for Explorers